2012-13 (FRESHMAN):Played in 18 games, averaging 1.8 points in 10.3 minutes per contest … was 12-for-31 from the floor and snared 14 rebounds on the season … made his Islanders debut against Texas Lutheran (11/10) … scored his first career point with a free throw against Toledo (11/28) and added a block … scored two points against UTSA (12/21) … exploded for 13 points on 6-for-8 shooting against Cal State Fullerton (2/23) … added seven points with a pair of threes against Southeastern La. (2/28).

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Albany Academy under Brian Fruscio … was named all-area his final two seasons on the court … as a senior, averaged 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks … led the Cadets to a 14-5 record … played his AAU ball for the Albany City Rocks under Jim Hart … also was a standout in track and field and football at Albany Academy … was twice the state champion in the triple jump and was the New York State Federation champ in the event as well … was a first team all-area wide receiver in football.

PERSONAL: Jelani Currie was born on July, 23, 1994, in Albany, N.Y. … son of Kenyette and Neal Currie … Neal played basketball at Siena in the 1980s … has two brothers, Jasiri and Jair, and a sister, Jahia … intends to major in marketing at the Island University.